The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

Song Siyao and Shen Pei locked eyes, their unspoken understanding unspoken.

She hid her emotions, and he waited and stayed by her side as always.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door, "Miss Song, have you finished talking?"

Song Siyao glanced at Shen Pei, who then sat back in his wheelchair.

She opened the door and saw Huo Ye standing at the door holding a small casserole.

"Is something the matter?" Song Siyao asked.

Huo Ye lifted the casserole pot slightly. "I made you a casserole rabbit meat noodle soup. Try it."

He carried the casserole into the house, saying as he went, "The rabbit meat was hunted by me in the mountains, so I guarantee it wasn't contaminated. The noodles were handmade by me, so I guarantee they're clean."

He lifted the pot lid, set out the bowls and chopsticks, and smiled at Song Siyao, "Miss Song, please."

Song Siyao's gaze fell on the rabbit meat, which looked and smelled delicious. Huo Ye must have put a lot of effort into making such a dish available in Sang County.

"Thank you, but, Mr. Huo, you came here to help the disaster victims, not to take care of me."

Song Siyao didn't want to mix personal feelings with official business.

“I knew you would say that to me, so I finished the tasks you assigned me before I went up the mountain to hunt rabbits.”

Huo Ye said smugly, "Miss Song, if you're worried, you can go for a checkup after you've eaten."

“I will go,” Song Siyao said.

"Shall we eat something first?" Huo Ye tilted his head and asked gently.

"Wei Xin, go and call everyone over to eat. Young Master Huo is treating."

If Song Siyao eats Huo Ye's food alone, she will be indebted to him.

However, since Huo Ye didn't confess his feelings directly, she couldn't reject him outright either.

To avoid losing face, let's invite everyone to eat together.

Wei Xin instantly understood what Song Siyao meant. "Yes, Miss Song."

Huo Ye looked at Song Siyao. How could he not know that Song Siyao was rejecting him?

"Miss Song, this is the first time I've ever cooked for someone else."

Huo Ye felt a pang of sadness.

He's the young master of the Duke's mansion, and he's lived a life of luxury since he was a child.

Why would he have to do cooking himself?

But for Song Siyao, he was willing to do it.

"Look, my hands are burned." Huo Ye held up his hands to show Song Siyao.

"Young Master Huo has worked so hard, why don't you eat this rabbit meat noodle soup in a clay pot by yourself?" Song Siyao asked.

"No, Miss Song said she'd treat everyone to a meal, so let's treat everyone to a meal."

Huo Ye feigned magnanimity, thinking that as long as Song Siyao knew his feelings, that was enough.

"I'll make it for you again another day," Huo Ye said with a smile.

“Young Master Huo, you’re here for disaster relief. I hope you’ll focus on your official duties and not think about anything else.” Song Siyao’s tone was devoid of any emotion.

Since she doesn't like Huo Ye, she will never give him any hope.

"I..." Huo Ye was about to speak when Wei Xin had already invited Yan Wei, He Hua and the others.

He had no choice but to swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Finally, Huo Ye's painstakingly prepared rabbit meat noodle soup was shared by everyone.

However, this also won him the affection of many.

The young master of the Duke's mansion actually cooked himself, without any airs.

Everyone liked him, and he got along well with everyone.

At this time, it was dead of night.

Song Siyao wrote a memorial at his desk, reporting in detail everything that had happened in Anzhou to Emperor Changlong.

Ten days later.

The disaster situation in all counties and districts of Anju has been brought under control.

At this time, Song Siyao had already arrived at Fengshadu from Sang County.

"Miss, are you really going to Panxi City?" Hongshao asked.

“Yes.” Song Siyao’s purpose in coming to Fengshadu from Sang County was to go to Panxi City.

Two years ago, her father and brother died in Panxi City.

Two years later, she returned.

She wanted to see what Panxi City was like, and even more so, she wanted to see her father and brothers.

"I go with you."

Just then, a voice came from behind. Song Siyao turned around and saw Shen Pei.

"Are you familiar with the Battle of Panxi back then?" Song Siyao asked.

At that time, Shen Pei's leg was already injured, and he was in the capital.

“I’m familiar with it,” Shen Pei said.

Two years ago, in the Battle of Panxi, the entire Zhenbei Marquis family was wiped out.

Including the young general Song Siyan who dazzled him.

He was extremely anxious and immediately sent people to investigate the matter.

He still harbored a glimmer of hope: what if Song Siyan was just missing, what if he was still alive?

However, he sent countless people, but to no avail.

Finally, he came here himself and searched every part of Panxi, but found no trace of it.

He had to accept reality; Song Siyan was really gone.

Half an hour later.

Song Siyao and Shen Pei stood halfway up the mountain, looking down at the flat land below.

This place is called Yejialin, the site of the last battle between the Zhou and Yan kingdoms.

Song Siyao gazed at the mountains, trees, boulders, and roads here...

Her mind was blank; she had no memory of this place.

She really forgot, completely forgot.

"Would you like to hear about the battle back then?" Shen Pei's gentle and mellow voice drifted into Song Siyao's ears on the night breeze.

“Okay,” Song Siyao said.

Shen Pei pointed to a small hill in the distance, "That's where your brother, Song Siyan, sacrificed his life. The entire army was wiped out, but he held on until the very end, but..."

He paused, then continued, "The Yan state attacked from that side, and your father led his troops to meet them from here. Your eldest brother, second brother, third brother..."

Shen Pei explained in great detail, and the information was exactly the same as what the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion had learned.

However, Song Siyao still couldn't remember anything.

Looking at Song Siyao's calm face, Shen Pei asked the question that had puzzled him for a long time.

"Miss Song, you met Doctor Feng at Fengsha Ferry. Does this remind you of anything?"

"No."

Song Siyao knew that Shen Pei must be suspicious of her background.

She didn't intentionally hide it from Shen Pei; she just didn't want to implicate him.

To prevent Shen Pei from asking any more questions, she quickly changed the subject, "Let's go back."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left.

Shen Pei, watching Song Siyao's retreating figure, suddenly called out to her, "Song Siyao!"

Song Siyao paused, slowly turned around, and looked at Shen Pei from afar.

"Do you believe me?" Shen Pei asked.

Without hesitation, Song Siyao replied, "I believe you."

Shen Pei smiled slightly, "No matter what happens to you, you can trust me. I will always protect you."

Upon hearing this, Song Siyao's irritability and gloom vanished instantly, replaced by a bright smile.

"Then I am deeply grateful for Your Highness's kindness," Song Siyao said cheerfully.

"I find it sweet." Shen Pei's voice was so low that only he could hear it.

"Let's go quickly, it's almost dawn." Song Siyao was worried that if they went back in the morning, someone would see that Shen Pei's leg had recovered.

"it is good."

The two sped all the way back to their lodgings, just as dawn was breaking.

Huo Ye was guarding Song Siyao's door. Hearing footsteps, he quickly looked up.

"Miss Song, where did you two sneak off to? I've been waiting for you all night."